Hello readers, today I’m presenting my first Haibun. The Haibun is a prosimetric literary form originating in Japan, combining prose and haiku. The range of haibun is broad and frequently includes autobiography, diary, essay, prose poem, short story and travel journal.
Yesterday I travelled by bus into the city centre, to visit the unique Analogue Academy, an art gallery, a creative arts school, including a coffee shop/bar, and a drop-off depot for photographers to have their films developed. Definitely a friendly venue for creativeΒ people to meet, and enjoy the atmosphere of the rustic and comfortable surroundings. And of course Ivor had his usual coffee, cake and a few beers. The specific purpose of my outing was to view an exhibition of paintings by local artist, Jacklyn Foster, who is a fellow member of Geelong’s ‘Lowercase Poetry Group’. I found her display, “Replying To Spam Emails” to be imaginative and colourful, and I was very satisfied with myself that I had made the effort to attend the Analogue Academy.
Gallery
Uniquely homely
Creativity set free
Here’s Tullawalla**
** Tullawalla, and an aboriginal word meaning, ‘a place to sit and meet’
Below: A fabulous painting by Jacklyn Foster
Below: Jacklyn Foster’s paintings in the display area at Analogue Academy
Below: Photos of the Cafe area
Ivor Steven (c)Β Jan 2020
looking very good Ivor, love the smile! and haibun is a lovely way to document thoughts. Tullawalla – really love the sound and feel of that name and place.
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The name/word Tullawalla, has been a part of family for over 75 years, and the beachhouse at Ocean was already called Tullawalla, before my grandmother bought it just after WW II
….It’s a lovely name and has a beautiful meaning, which really suited my Haiku……
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yes the meaning fitted in very nicely, lovingly presented
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β Haibun is a prosimetric literary formβ No that does sound posh!
What an interesting place to visit, and just the sort of place I would love. π
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The coffee is lovely, not a big choice of cakes, but the venue is quaint and friendly…. yes you would love the atmosphere, the walls are full of interesting artefacts…..
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Oh, I’m sure I would! π
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What a wonderful place to meet people and enjoy the arts! So glad you got to spend some time there, Ivor! π Your Haibun captures it all so well! π
Jacklyn’s art is beautiful and cheery! Love the colors, designs, shapes, etc! π
Enjoying Hanne Kah sing while I read your blog! π
HUGS!!! π
PS…now for some reason I want to go read some Poe poems! π
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Haha .. yes I was wearing my fav’ Shirt….. I’ve plenty of people wanting to buy it off my back !! I think I’ll have to get cuz’ Maureen of Philadelphia to purchase another one for me, before comes her in late March…. XXXX
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The cafe looks a great place to go and visit, great art and food. Good photo of you in good spirits.
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I should go there more often Nanette, although in saying that, I see our next ‘lowercase poetry’ recital night is on there Thursday 13th Feb….
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Sure you can go there without it being a recital night. The cakes would be a main attraction for me.
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Not a big selection of cakes Nanette, it’s more about a coffee and a chat. The place is quite hidden away in back lane. βππ
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At least the cakes will be fresh. Does really require a group to bring in the ambience.
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The chocolate-brownie was my pick, and they served it up heated…wow…. delicious xx
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Wow chocolate brownies, a good favourite, I used to make them.
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Great…. always a fav’
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Well done, Ivor. Good artwork and video too.
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Thank you Derrick, I had fun day
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Please nomite me Liebster award.
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Great post. Love the word Tullawalla! I absolutely love to learn new words and meanings! And beautiful song!π
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Thank you, the word Tullawalla was the name of the family home in Ocean Grove. And yes the word rolls of the tongue rhythmically, and it’s meaning fitted suited my Haiku. ππ
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Wonderful choice Ivorβ₯οΈπ
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Lovely post, Ivor. Great photographs, enjoyed traveling along.
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Thank you Yonnie, I had lovely day…xx
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That is wonderful, so glad you did.
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You live such an interesting life.
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After spending 3 months of last year in hospital, I’m not going to sit at home and waste away, going out and meeting people is a lot more fun ππ€ππ
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